$16.$ Multiple Correct Answers

Select only the answers given below which are characteristics of representative democracy. $($US$15093$ SO$1$ AC$3)$

Characteristics Of Representative Democracy? Tick to select

It can involve impartial selection of representatives through sortition

It can involve more powers given to the legislators so almost all constitutions provide for an independent judiciary and other measures for a balance of power.

It emphasises the broad involvement of voters in political systems

It holds that citizens should participate directly in making laws and policies

It is a form of democracy in which voters choose others to act in their interests

It seeks to broaden the range of people who have access to such opportunities

It strives to create opportunities for all members of a political group to make meaningful contributions to decision$-$making

The persons elected have enough authority to exercise initiative in the face of changing circumstances

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$17.$ Case Study and Multiple Choice

Read the following short Case Study and then answer the question:

Sophie is an experienced receptionist and decides to apply for a job at a large company. She sends in her CV $($details of work record and qualifications$)$ to the company and is informed that the company is only interviewing Zulu$-$speakers for the job.

Sophie feels that she is being unfairly discriminated against in spite of her experience and qualifications $$ she is a Sotho$-$Speaker and also fluent in English and Afrikaans. $($US$119505$ SO$1$ AC$4,$ SO$3$ AC$1,$ AC$2,$ AC$3,$ AC$4,$ AC$5,$ AC$6,$ US$15093$ SO$4$ AC$1,$ AC$2,$ AC$3,$ SO$5$ AC$2$; US$119503$ SO$2$ AC$2,$ AC$3,$ AC$4,$ AC$5,$ SO$3$ AC$1)$

a$.$ The fundamental right that is being $/$ will be infringed in the above Case Study is $......$: Tick to select

The right to dignity

The right to equality

The right to join a trade union

The right to freedom of association

b$.$ On what grounds could Sophie allege unfair treatment? Tick to select

Gender, nationality and race

Nationality, gender and age

Age, HIV$/$AIDS and disability

Language, nationality and race

$$

c$.$ Which law$/$s are relevant to this Case Study? Tick to select

The Constitution and the Employment Equity Act

The Constitution, the Employment Equity Act and the Basic Condition of Employment Act

The Constitution, the Employment Equity Act and the Labour Relations Act

The Labour Relations Act

d$.$ What Court should Sophie approach for relief if she has no money? Tick to select

CCMA

Labour Court

The Equality Court

Any of the above

None of the above

e$.$ What legal document$/$s might Sophie need when preparing her case? Tick to select

CV and copies of relevant qualifications

Testimonials

Both of the above

Neither of the above

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